Peace and Security
Consultations take place among scholars, diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives and religious leaders.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: Mrs. Ilboudo Mau Ngoma, Secretary General, UPF-Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - UPF-Burkina Faso was accredited as an observer for the Legislative and Municipal elections on Dec. 2, 2012.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: Fritz Piepenburg, UPF-Germany
Berlin, Germany - A European Leadership Conference in Berlin November 15-17 addressed the issue "What Kind of Europe Do We Want in the Future?" Sessions focused on the economic and political crises as well as the crisis of values.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - An international conference on “Toward a Great Country through a Great National Idea,” attended by 110 participants, took place in Kiev, Ukraine, on October 18. At the beginning of the event the Trio of Bandura Players of the National Radio Company performed for the participants, creating by their music a special atmosphere for the conference because a very urgent theme was to be discussed.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: Qamrul Khanson, Recording Secretary, UPF-Toronto
Toronto, Canada - Distinguished delegates from Nepal were featured guests of UPF at a meeting in Toronto on October 13, giving a briefing about the transition of this Himalayan nation from a monarchy to a democracy.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - Europe
Vienna, Austria - The Vienna International Center was the setting for the first day of an International Leadership Conference on the theme of "Europe and Russia - Partners in a Globalized World" Oct. 12-13, 2012.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - USA
Cliffton, New Jersey, USA - UPF-New Jersey held a Freedom Society program on August 18 attended by over 80 people of diverse ages, faiths, and cultures. The Freedom Society presentation inspired those present to promote freedom and to take responsibility for their communities and country.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF-International
The Universal Peace Federation extends its sincere condolences to communities targeted by recent violence and calls on people of faith to come together in mutual support and a spirit of reconciliation.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF-Africa
Nairobi, Kenya - Key UPF leaders attended a continental meeting in Nairobi and paid a visit to Hon. Raila Odinga, prime minister of Kenya, on July 11.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - DR Congo
Lubumbashi, DR Congo - The first national convention of UPF Ambassadors for Peace took place in Lubumbashi, Katanga Province June 14-18 on the theme "The Millennium Development Goals and the Law of Shared Responsibility." There were 133 participants.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - Oceania
Sydney, Australia - An International Leadership Conference on “Consultation for Peace and Security in the Pacific” was held in Sydney June 15 to 17, 2012, to discuss critical issues facing nations in the Oceania region.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - Europe
London, UK - A European Leadership Conference in London June 15-17 considered "Human Rights and the Protection of the Un-Empowered and the Dispossessed." Distinguished delegates from many European countries were in attendance.
- Peace and Security
- Written by: UPF - Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia - UPF-Zambia Ambassadors for Peace held several discussions in early June 2012 at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka to brainstorm and prepare a response to the proposed Zambia constitution.